Help! My feet hurt!

[Kalaz]

Hiya! could anyone offer their thoughts as to why the soles of my feet hurt when they are touched?
It may sound like a weird question but Ive always had it!
I cant stand anyone touching them it kills me and makes me wanna kick them in the face!
It is sooo painful, especially on the arch of the foot.
I even have to wear sox in bed cause i keep imagining someone cutting into the arch of my foot with a knife!!!![]
I know I sound really strange but can anyone help!!
Tx

 

[Lakers Are So Nice]

Oooh er - kick in the face :-O tee heeeeee
glad you're not one of my clients

Seriously - it can't be very pleasant at all also I have found ( linmited knowledge here, only from small perspectives ) the people whom I have worked with who have painful feet - have also shown, mentioned not only is it excruciating painful but it triggers similar extremne of emotional feelings when touched - hence after a while i have found - unless - its arthritis in the feet - that the pain in the feet has been representational of emotional pain - too much pain infact for the body to cope with - almost full - ready to explode - thus the pain from deep within surfaces -
but I'm not saying this is true for you ..
I am just saying what I have found when working with people with similar pain.
Often the pain can be so extreme that normal application of pressure isnt possible & i have had to use a feather like stroke - then after a while - same person - full pressure & normal application.
However - arthritic pain i will come & go, flare to extreme then fade.

Not sure if this helps but anyway - Best Wishes for peaceful , safe sleeping
- without sox

PS have you been to Drs to have your tendons checked !

 

[Ms Understood]

Hiya Pre!
Thanks for the post. No, Havebt been to the docs cause I thought he would laugh!
Your post was quite provocative! U may b right!
All I know is that I have missed soo many free reflexology treatments from felllow students that it is not funny anymore!!! Isnt it strange??!
Thanks x
Tx

 

[pfiezoif]

are they that sore when you touch them yourself or only someone else, are you generally tickilish? any lower back or hip problems, when you stand straight are your feet evenly balanced or do you lean inwards or outwards??????
questions over honey......
Hugs
T
x

 

[Mr Phucking NR]

just a thought....could it be Plantar fasciitis du think?

Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-tar fashee-EYE-tiss) is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ("plantar" means the bottom of the foot, "fascia" is a type of connective tissue, and "itis" means "inflammation"). The plantar fascia encapsulates muscles in the bottom of the foot, but it also supports the arch of the foot by acting as a bowstring that connects the ball of the foot to the heel. It endures tension that is approximately 2 times body weight during walking at the moment when the heel of the trailing leg begins to lift off the ground.* This moment of maximum tension is increased and "sharpened" (it increases suddenly) if there is lack of flexibility in the calf muscles. A percentage increase in body weight causes the same percentage increase in tension in the fascia. Due to the repetitive nature of walking, plantar fasciitis may be a repetitive stress disorder (RSD) not unlike carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow. All three conditions benefit greatly from rest, ice, and periodic stretching, but may also be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammation pills (NSAIDs), mechanical splints or straps, and injections (except for carpal tunnel) before considering surgery (which is a last resort).

The classic sign of plantar fasciitis (which is often confused with or considered the same as a heel spur) is heel pain with the first few steps in the morning (84% of our visitors). If this symptom is not present then the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis has to be checked more carefully. * The pain is usually in the front and bottom of the heel, but the definition of "plantar fasciitis" indicates it can be over any portion of the bottom of the foot where the fascia is located.* Patients often report that the pain "moves around" to different areas of the bottom of the foot. The pain can be mild or debilitating. It can last a few months, become permanent, or come and go with every other full moon. The heel may hurt or the condition may become worse from the heel striking the ground, but plantar fasciitis is not caused by the heel striking the ground. Every year, about 1% of the population seeks medical help for this condition (one company claims it's 2.5%).

 

[wave]

Hiya Tigerbee!
It hurts when I touch em!
Cant stand it!

Candie! Cheers for the reply!
Im not sure if that is the prob cause it is in the arch of the foot that is the main prob, (Im flinching just thinking about it!!)

Am I just a hopless case!!!???
Tx

 

[EdaySephe]

Hiya Honey
Look at my other questions and see if you can give us an answer, it may help /......
T
x

 

[Stephan Atkin]

Hiya TB!!!
I havent got any lower back or hip probs.
My feet have been checked by a sports therapist (because of another injury) and she said that I have a VERY slight low arch on my right foot but nothing significant.
I think that I stand 'balanced'!!! Ive had a look anyway and I think so?!!!!

Still a mystery aint it!!!???
Tx

 

[LQ_MASSAGE]

Hi Tigerbee.

I am no expert, but one of the symptoms of lack of vitamin B is burning feet and painful heels amongst many others. It may be worth going to the GP and asking him what the problem is - whether it may be diet related or a circulation problem. Just a thought! [sm=idea.gif]

Luv

Jane

 

[nadia ? ...xx]

Hi Tigerbee.

I'm no expert, but one of the symptoms of lack of Vitamin B is burning feet and painful heels. It may well be a good idea to go and see the GP to find out whether this may be diet related, or maybe a circulation problem.. Just a thought! [sm=idea.gif]

Good luck.

Luv

Jane

 

[stickybuns]

OOps!!

I appear to have posted this twice!! Oh well, you have 2 feet I suppose!!!!!

 

[Anastasia]

And I replied to the wrong person!!! I'm doing REALLY well today aren't I Sorry Trinityx.

Luv

Jane (Dizzy) Scott

 

[aseebueaikoitceee]

Hi Trinity

I had a patient with very similar problems to what you are describing, the treatment was very painful but effective and took about four months of weekly treatments.

What I did was to spend up to fifteen minutes on each foot searching out the trigger points much the same as you search out the crystalline deposits and break them down, I had to locate the centre of each point and hold it with considerable pressure for around 30 seconds or until the pain switched off, and then look for the next one. I would tackle about five points on each foot every time I saw him and it steadily go harder to find them as the weeks went by.

At the end the four months he could walk bare footed across the carpet and ware any shoes that he wanted to, and walking became a pleasure again, I see him maybe every eighteen months now when he will come with maybe three or four trigger points that need switching off again.

So find someone with strong fingers who will put up with your shouting at them and not take offence, explain your problem and be prepared to let them do two or three treatments as they may need that long to get a feel for it and take it from there

 

[The Bird]

Thanks Jane, your posts made me laugh!!!!

Paul, thats really interesting. Just reading your post has literally made my feet hurt. I couldnt imagine anyone touching my feet. []
Maybe I could ask if anyone was willing!
Thanks
Tx

 

[KatManDingo]

I think it might well be worth a try, trigger points can really go away when you do this, I do it myself in massages and find it very effective so think it's a good idea. I usually start off with gentle pressure that is bearable and then increase the intensity so it shouldnt be too painful!

 

[ybddyeoz]

Hiya Candie!
Cheers for the post.

I'll try doing it myself I think-I always feel like people think Im strange when I shout 'Get ur hands off my feet!!!'
Thanks for the advice.
Tx